Prostate & Cancer: A Family Guide to Diagnosis, Treatment & Survival [Paperback]

Sheldon Marks (Author), Sheldon, MD Marks (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1999

This best-selling guide to prostate cancer provides the most up-to-date information on diagnosis and treatment.

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About the Author

Sheldon Marks, M.D., is a board-certified urologist and specialist in urologic oncologythe treatment of prostate cancer. He received his urology training at Tufts University and New England Medical Center, and surgery training at the Mayo Clinic. Former president of both the Arizona Urological Society and the Southern Arizona Chapter of the American Cancer Society, Marks serves on many professional committees dealing with prostate cancer. He writes and lectures regularly on prostate cancer, urinary incontinence, vasectomy reversals and related topics at national conferences and hospitals. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 343 pages
• Publisher: Perseus Books Group; Revised edition (August 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1555612067
• ISBN-13: 978-1555612061
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,259,732 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars My Favorite Prostate Cancer Info Book, May 6, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Prostate & Cancer: A Family Guide to Diagnosis, Treatment & Survival (Paperback)

I was introduced to this book after I had had a radical psostatectomy and spent countless hours researcing the internet. I wish I could have read it early on in my diagnosis and treatment. The book is well organized, clearly written in terms that a layman can readily understand. The layout and chapter arrangement is logical and there is even an appendix listing useful internet web sites.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent, accurate source of information for patients., February 20, 1999

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ausculapius57 (Yorba Linda, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Prostate & Cancer: A Family Guide to Diagnosis, Treatment & Survival (Paperback)

Dr. Marks provides a resource, in "Prostate & Cancer," that is in easily-understood language, complimented by excellent yet simple illustrations. The book is in the format of commonly asked questions followed by concise answers, grouped logically in the manner in which questions typically occur to patients and their families. It is printed in somewhat oversized type- which is frequently helpful given that patients are older and often have difficulties reading standard print. The information provided is factual, objective, and up-to-date. As a Family Practioner, with a large practice of elderly patients, I universally recommend this book to my patients(and their wives) who develop this complex disease.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "Must Have" Working Guide for all men over 50!, January 11, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Prostate & Cancer: A Family Guide to Diagnosis, Treatment & Survival (Paperback)

This is a wonderful resource for all men aged 50 and over, whether or not you have been diagnosed with prostate cancer. It is organized in a very logical format, from normal male anatomy and physiology to the problems men have which are "benign" and then goes into the entire work-up, diagnosis, treatment and survival options for men with prostate cancer. It has an unbelievable index and is filled with useful information for finding a physician that will listen to your needs and wishes. I especially liked the chapter on diet and nutrition. The entire book is easy to read and understand and is surprisingly positive and hopeful. I was fortunate to receive this book from my doctor, but I am buying and recommending them for everyone I know, now.